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Patent GB-2395580-A (GB)
Title: Array-type processor
Inventor: NAKAMURA NORITSUGU
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A multiplicity of processor elements, which both individually execute data processing in accordance with instruction codes that have been set as data and for which mutual connection relations are switch-controlled, are arranged in matrix form, and the instruction codes of this multiplicity of processor elements are successively switched by a state control unit. The state control units are composed of a plurality of units that intercommunicate to realize linked operation, and the multiplicity of processor elements is divided into a number of element areas that corresponds to the number of state control units. The plurality of state control units are arranged for each of the plurality of element areas and are connected to the processor elements, whereby the plurality of state control units can individually control a plurality of small-scale state transitions, or the plurality of state control units can cooperate to control a single large-scale state transition.
Patent GB-2410230-A (GB)
Title: Protective covers for vehicles
Inventor: COULSON AMI
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A protective cover for a vehicle is disclosed. The cover 20 comprises a flexible sheet 30, means for fastening the sheet 30 to at least two points on the vehicle such that the sheet is tensioned between those two points, and a spine member 60 attached to the sheet and extending along a line between said two points, the spine member 60 being sufficiently flexible to permit the cover to be folded to a collapsed condition for storage. The cover 20 is particularly useful for protecting motorcycles from the rain.
Patent GB-2411072-A (GB)
Title: Limiting call duration according to call type and user
Inventor: MCCRACKEN MICHAEL
IPC: H04M1/677
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A Call processing unit includes a means to identify the type of call being dialled and the identity of the person dialling such that after a preset time limit has been reached the call is blocked or disconnected.
Patent GB-2399499-A (GB)
Title: A porous apatite grain taste-masked oral dosage form
Inventor: LIN CHANG-YI
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A stable and taste-masked pharmaceutical dosage form includes porous apatite (calcium phosphate) grains and a drug entrapped in the pores in said grains. The grains have a size of 0.1-1000 žm and the openings in the grains are 0.5-300 nm. A water-soluble polymer, for example chitosan, gelatine, hyaluronic acid, polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid or polyvinyl alcohol, may be incorporated in the pores of the grains and the grains themselves may be bound by a biocompatible polymer, such as polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid, polyethylene glycol, poly(meth)acrylates and dextran, to form a microspherical composite. A process for preparing the dosage form is also disclosed. Preferred drugs to be entrapped in such a dosage form include zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, aspirin, ibuprofen and ascorbic acid.
Patent GB-2409187-A (GB)
Title: Greeting box with dynamic message mount and additional compartment.
Inventor: SIRHAN SUHAD
IPC: A63H13/16
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A greeting box 1 includes a greeting 2, a dynamic mount 3, and a further, additional, section 5 for the inclusion of gifts or items The greeting 2, or part thereof, is attached to or integrated with the dynamic mount 3 (e.g., a spring 8), or is not secured to the dynamic mount 3 but nonetheless positioned in its path of decompression, pop-up or other delivery movement. When the greeting box 1 is closed, the greeting 2 and the dynamic mount 3 are contained within. When the box 1 is opened, the greeting 2 (or part thereof) pops-up, or is released or projected outwards by movement of the dynamic mount 3. The form of the greeting 2 may be a piece of card or paper inscribed or printed with a message, or a character 6, toy, novelty or other item bearing the message.
Patent GB-2410012-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with vertical axis wind powered generator
Inventor: MENDEZ IVAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine electric vehicle with a number of battery banks supplying electricity to a drive motor and the vehicle's other environmental and mechanical support systems such as lights and heater. It includes an air compressor system which concentrates the air stream flow resulting from the forward motion of the vehicle into a jet stream which acts directly on the rotor blades of the specially designed generator, the "IMGEN", thus causing the rotor assembly to rotate. The function of the 'Imgen' is to convert the mechanical energy of the air stream, produced through the forward motion of the vehicle into electrical energy which is then used to charge the battery banks and to power the drive motor of the vehicle. The Imgen enables the vehicle to have unlimited travel range and mileage thus obviating the necessity for down-time to recharge the batteries.
Patent GB-2396478-A (GB)
Title: Violin bridge
Inventor: RITCHIE JAMES GRAY
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: The bridge is asymmetrical in shape and the base (22) of the bridge (20) is configured to provide three support locations which contact the instrument body when the bridge is fitted thereto, namely an approximately central support location (29) and a respective support location (21, 23) adjacent each side of the bridge. The bridge is preferably formed of yew wood of lilac wood and the grain of the wood extends preferably substantially in a direction from the base (22) to the top edge (24) thereof or vice versa.
Patent GB-2396555-A (GB)
Title: Floor covering
Inventor: SILL MARTIN
IPC: E04F19/10
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A floor covering (2, 14) is provided which includes support members (34), elongate arms (8) and a support surface (4). The elongate arms are connected to the support members at spaced locations and substantially perpendicular thereto. The support surface is provided for the support thereon of a carpet or similar textile material and is typically defined between the elongate arms.
Patent GB-2400392-A (GB)
Title: Multiple seal design for composite risers and tubing for offshore applications
Inventor: SALAMA MAMDOUH M
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: The present invention discloses multiple sealing systems for composite risers and methods of preventing interior fluid leakage to the outside of composite risers. Single or multiple elastomeric seals are formed between an elastomer applied in single or multiple grooves provided circumferentially along the outer surface of a metal to composite interface (MCI) of a liner assembly of the composite riser and an elastomeric shear ply provided on the outside of the liner assembly. The elastomeric seals and a seal between the MCI and the liner of the liner assembly provide a multiple sealing system for the composite riser to prevent leakage of interior fluids. In the event that the integrity of the seal between the MCI and liner fails or the integrity of the liner is compromised, the elastomeric seals would prevent leakage of the fluid to the outside of the composite riser.
Patent GB-2415132-A (GB)
Title: An electric nail file
Inventor: UMAHEFULA GEORGE ANI
IPC: A45D29/05
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: An electric nail filer in which all five nails of one hand, or even all ten nails of both hands, may be filed at the same time. The device comprises a number of rotating file heads G each powered by an electric motor A. The machine is fitted with an extractor fan X which removes all nail particles and dust from the unit. In use, a finger is placed into the socket P with the nail F protruding into aperture. The filing and shaping of the nail is controlled by a nail shape pattern E which is selected by the user and which guides the filing head.
Patent GB-2417945-A (GB)
Title: Mattress profiling device
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: A47C20/08
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A mattress profiling device has a back rest 2 and leg/thigh 3 raising portions moved by a single actuator 1 via linkwork 13, 11 for the leg part and cam 6 for the back part until the leg part is fully extended and a cam portion 7 clears the back part. Thereafter, the back part only extends further as the actuator continues to extend (fig 5).
Patent GB-2418093-A (GB)
Title: Method for removing blocky compression artefacts
Inventor: FAZZINI PAOLO GUISEPPE
IPC: H04N21/4425
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for removing regularly occurring visible artefacts in decompressed video images such as MPEG signals that operate on a block by block basis. Firstly a decompressed video signal is received and this is filtered frame by frame to extract data related to artefacts. This extracted data is then processed in a neural network processor, that has been trained to identify the artefacts, to produce data identifying their locations. The video signal is then corrected to reduce the effect of the identified artefacts. The method may be used where unknown scaling or shifting of an array of blocks has taken place during compression and decompression. The method may also be used when there are blocks present in the real image such as backgrounds with bricks and metal grids.
Patent GB-2406978-A (GB)
Title: DC power backup for a barrier movement operator
Inventor: CRUSIUS STEVEN CARL
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A barrier movement operator 11 with a backup source of DC power 39 is disclosed. The power supply 17 of the barrier movement operator sends current limited DC to the backup 39 which uses the DC to charge a battery 37. The battery 37 is in circuit at all times with the barrier movement operator power supply 17 by means of a power diode 27 and, when an AC mains power failure occurs, DC power is sent from the battery 37 to power the barrier movement operator 11.
Patent GB-2419128-A (GB)
Title: Foldable container with stabilising feet
Inventor: TUPPEN MARK
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A container for receiving a product comprises a single piece of sheet material (1) having a plurality of fold lines (8) formed therein, about which the sheet (1) can be folded for form a container having opposed walls (2, 3, 4, 5). The container also has slots/ cuts (19), defining first and second stabilising members, wherein the container, once formed, has a first stabilising member extending outwardly from a wall (2) of the container and second stabilising member extending from an opposing wall (4) of the container. The container may be provided with secondary fold lines (23), which are not folded when the container is erected, but about which the container, once erected, can be reversibly folded flat for storage.
Patent GB-2423349-A (GB)
Title: Electric Light Fittings
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: F21V25/12
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A downlighter having a base 2 with heat-reactive springs 14 attached thereto which undergo thermal expansion in response to an increase in temperature.
Patent GB-2410267-A (GB)
Title: Expandable sandscreen with a filter layer located within a base pipe
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: In an expandable sand screen, a filter layer 126 is deployed in the interior 46 of an expandable base pipe 42 and may comprise a single woven sheet connected by a weld or otherwise at its first, longitudinally extending edge 128 to the base pipe and coiled upon itself within the interior surface of the pipe so that its second edge 130 overlaps the first edge 128 to allow for expansion without creating a gap in the filter layer.
Patent GB-2423737-A (GB)
Title: Plastics pipe having peelable layer
Inventor: HARGET DAVID CHARLES
IPC: F16L9/133
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: The use of a nucleating agent in a plastics pipe having an inner core and an outer removable polymeric skin layer, the nucleating layer being present in the skin layer in an amount such that the adhesion of the skin layer to the inner core prevents relative movement between the layers during installation of the pipe, but is insufficient to prevent the skin layer from being removed by peeling, and is insufficient to cause a reduction in the impact strength of the inner pipe. The inner core may comprise polyethylene, and the skin layer may comprise a propylene homo- or copolymer, a propylene block copolymer, or a propylene random copolymer. The nucleating agent is preferably a colourant or pigment, an organic compound or an inorganic compound. An adhesion reducing additive may also be included. Also claimed is a method of producing such a plastics pipe, and a method of joining such pipes using electrofusion jointing.
Patent GB-2411034-A (GB)
Title: Control system for pair-type 3-light 3-state display railroad signal lamp
Inventor: LEE JONG WOO
IPC: B61L5/18
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an FT pair-type control system for a pair-type 3-light 3-state display railroad signal lamp, which detects disconnection of filaments of the pair-type 3-light 3-state display railroad signal lamp and realizes the pair-typed operation of the signal lamp using a hardware circuit, thereby improving reliability and safety of the system. The control system includes a red light controller having a red light main filament driver and a red light sub-filament driver, which receive a red light driving signal to drive a main filament and a sub-filament of a red light, respectively, a green light controller having a green light main filament driver and a green light sub-filament driver, which receive a green light driving signal to drive a main filament and a sub-filament of a green light, respectively, and a yellow light controller having a yellow light main filament driver and a yellow light sub-filament driver, which receive a yellow light driving signal to drive a main filament and a sub-filament of the yellow light, respectively.
Patent GB-2421543-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel injection system with a positive displacement pump dispensing a fixed amount of fuel
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: An i.c. engine has a variable volume combustion chamber 13, an air intake system 18, 20, 21, an exhaust system 17 and a fuel injection system comprising an injector 19 which functions as a positive displacement pump. The fuel injector 19 comprises a fuel chamber 52 with inlet and outlet passages 50, 54 controlled by respective one-way valves 51, 53. A spring-biassed piston 55 having an end plate armature 58 is slideable in the chamber 52 and is surrounded by a solenoid 57 connected to ECU 23. Reciprocal movement of the piston 55 acts to draw fuel into, and force fuel from, the chamber 52. Since the piston moves between fixed end stops, the injector dispenses a fixed amount of fuel for each and every operation of the injector. Thus the total amount of fuel delivered per engine cycle is controlled by the ECU 23 by controlling the number of operation of the injector per cycle in response to engine load as sensed by the position of the throttle valve 21. The or each engine cylinder may be provided with two injectors dispensing unequal amounts of fuel. The simple fuel injection system is suitable for small, low-power engines, eg for lawn mowers or other garden equipment.
Patent GB-2427301-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display panel and repairing method thereof
Inventor: KWON OH NAM
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel (170) includes a substrate (103, 132), a hole (165) disposed in the substrate (102, 132), and an opaque substance (260) filling in the hole (165). The hole (165) is configured to be located in an area corresponding to a bright point. The liquid crystal display panel (170) may minimise a defect ratio and improve a yield by darkening the bright point. The bright point is a defect caused by a small particle (155) becoming traped between layers during fabrication of the device.
Patent GB-2434532-A (GB)
Title: Covers to protect finger nails from the effects of exposure to ultraviolet light
Inventor: WELLER MARK
IPC: A45D29/00
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A cover to fit over the tip of each finger to protect the nail from exposure to ultraviolet light. Exposure to ultraviolet light, from the sun or from tanning lights, causes nails to discolour and turn yellow. This is a particular problem in respect of artificial or false nails. The covers may be adapted to make a tighter fit or may be cut at each side to make a looser fit.
Patent GB-2423765-A (GB)
Title: A method for fabricating an optical fibre pre-form
Inventor: DOWD EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: C03B37/012
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A method for fabricating an optical fibre pre-form 250 which comprises assembling pre-shaped sections of glass materials surrounding an inner rod 210 have a core 202 and cladding 204, where two of the pre-shaped sections 222 are placed diametrically opposed to one another and are made from a material having a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the other pre-shaped sections 232, and surrounding the pre-shaped sections by a glass tube 252. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating an optical fibre pre-form (350, fig. 3) which comprises surrounding an inner rod having a core and cladding with a stress element tube (220, fig. 3), and inserting the stress element tube into a pre-shaped outer tube (234, Fig. 3) which has a wall thickness on two opposing sides that is thinner than in other portions of the outer tube.
Patent GB-2438856-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier formed from a buoyant water resistant skirt
Inventor: DANDY PETER
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The present invention is a self-deploying concealed flood defence system for both domestic and industrial property. The invention consists of a flexible buoyant reinforced, water-resistant skirt 1 housed below ground level in a purpose built trench 2 covered with a hinged capping 3. Under flood conditions the skirt automatically floats from the trench and creates a flood barrier. When the flood subsides the barrier can be re housed ready for future use. The skirt may be reinforced by means of reinforcing elements (11, Fig 3) which may be housed within floatation rods (10, fig 3) positioned within voids (13, Fig 3) formed in the skirt.
Patent GB-2424019-A (GB)
Title: Flat and bevel chipbreaker insert
Inventor: STOWE CALVIN
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A cutting insert (20) for use on a metal cutting tool (10) downhole in an oil or gas well, with at least one land (22) on a leading edge of the insert, and at least one bevel surface (24) angled relative to the axis of the insert and rising above the adjacent land in the direction of travel of the insert. Multiple bevels and lands can be used on each insert, and multiple inserts can be used on each tool.
Patent GB-2439535-A (GB)
Title: Stiffening of automobile panels
Inventor: SELLORS JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B62D25/06
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A structural panel 20 of an automobile is formed by shaping a metal sheet using a die tool, wherein the structural panel is formed with one or more lines of curvature (100,102, Figure 6) running therealong and the panel is also provided with a plurality of form-holding features 21 at least some of which have a shape and configuration of a bird's beak and which are spaced apart along at least one of the lines of curvature 100 and extend transversely across the line of curvature 100. Also disclosed are the fabrication of body panels (10, figure 2) without undercuts and an arcuate sill (50, figure 7) from three or more straight components.
Patent GB-2440365-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor device
Inventor: STRIBLEY PAUL RONALD
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a doped substrate of a first doping polarity, a doped semiconductor material 20 of a second doping polarity, wherein the semiconductor material is on, or in, the substrate, and wherein the second doping polarity is opposite the first doping polarity such that the semiconductor material and the substrate form a diode, an inductor 60 on or above the semiconductor material, and a well pattern 30 in the semiconductor material for reducing eddy currents. The well pattern 30 may include a trench 70 for further reduction of eddy currents from the inductor 60. The integrated device is typically used in RF-CMOS circuits and improves the quality factor (Q value).
Patent GB-2428622-A (GB)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: ANDERSSON MATS
IPC: B27F7/19
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A stapler (1) for stapling together a workpiece (5), primarly a sheaf of papers, which stapler comprises a stapling unit (3) and a base part (2) which, by means of a connecting device (4), are connected in such manner that they can be moved toward and away from each other in a reciprocating stapling movement (P), wherein the stapling unit contains staples (8) and a driver (7) and the base part comprises a lower part (9) and an upper part (25) provided with a contact surface (26) provided with a staple opening (27) against which the workpiece to be stapled is placed during the stapling, wherein the upper part is connected to the lower part in such manner that it can be moved toward and away from the lower part during the stapling movement, wherein a latching arrangement (15, 28) is provided between the lower part and the upper part to prevent the upper part from being moved toward the lower part and wherein an anvil device (22) is arranged on the base part, wherein stapling is performed by moving the stapling unit and base part toward each other into contact with the workpiece, whereupon the driver drives a staple into the workpiece to a position in which the staple crown (34) is in contact with the workpiece and the staple legs (32, 33) extend through the staple opening, whereupon a releasing device (30, 3) arranged in the stapler releases the latching arrangement, whereupon the upper part and stapling unit are moved toward the lower part, whereby the staple legs are bent by the anvil device into contact with the underside or the workpiece, the anvil device (22) being attached to the base part by means of an elastic element (19) in the area between the lower part (9) and the upper part (25), and being so arranged that is moved toward the staple opening (27) by the elastic element to block the said opening when the stapler is in an initial position.
Patent GB-2433232-A (GB)
Title: An inkjet device having an array of inkjet print heads
Inventor: SCHULMEISTER PETER
IPC: B41J2/145
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An inkjet printing device has a number of inkjet printing heads 11 disposed in an array-like or matrix-like manner. Each inkjet printing head 11 has at least one printing ink connection 15, at least one printing ink nozzle and at least one control connection 16. Printing ink can be fed to the relevant inkjet printing head 11 via the printing ink connection 15 and can be directed by the relevant inkjet printing head 11 via the printing ink nozzle onto a material 13 to be printed. A supply voltage and/or control signals can be applied to each inkjet printing head 11 via the control connections 16. A printing head receptacle 17 defines the position and orientation of the inkjet printing heads 11 relative to one another. The inkjet printing device comprises an electronic supply unit 30 which extends over the range of all the inkjet printing heads 11 and to which all the inkjet printing heads 11 are connected by their respective control connections 16, via which a supply voltage and/or printing-head-specific control signals can be applied to all the inkjet printing heads 11 jointly; and a mechanical supply unit 21 which extends over the range of all the inkjet printing heads 11 and to which all the inkjet printing heads 11 are connected by their 25 respective ink connections 15 and via which all the inkjet printing heads 11 can be supplied with printing ink jointly.